Flotus video--Have you seen this??? ((((crying)))

Someone posted the video of First Lady Michelle Obama surprising White House visitors--who had no idea that they would meet the First Lady that day. The FLOTUS just showed up and these tourists were allowed to speak with her, shake her hand, talk with her a bit and even meet Bo!

I have to admit, I initially clicked on the video to see Bo!

I sat there watching the video and watching the stream of people meet Michelle. Soon, the stream of people were all African American women from the same group. One by one--they hugged Michelle and cried.

Because of the camera angle, you could see the look on each of their faces.

You can see so much emotion. I won't pretend to know what each of these African American women were feeling--but many of them burst out in tears when they met Michelle. Nearly all of them thanked her. I imagine Michelle represents many things to them, including civil-rights progress.

Their tears and the their faces showed pride, joy, relief, pain. Many of these women were senior citizens, who each probably have their own incredible stories. I imagine that seeing Michelle Obama in person allowed them to release past hurts and pain--as Michelle is a real, living example of victory for our entire country and for all African American people.

I remember the night President Obama was elected. My husband and I both cried. It was one of the few times I've actually seen my husband crying. We voted for Obama because of his policies, but we both knew how historical it was that our country had elected its first African American president. And that's why we were crying.

I am not African American. I am white. I live in a state that is 98 percent white, so I don't often get to hear or see, first person--what Michelle Obama and President Obama mean to African Americans. I feel like this video showed me, first hand.

This video--and the reactions of the African American people in this video--is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen!

I am totally blown away with joy right now! There are so many reasons to be stressed out right now, when it comes to politics. They country is so divided and there are many things that are not as they should be. However, this video illustrates so many things that are right with this country.

3. me too

i'm at work and tearing up.
i have a request in the works to visit the WH in the spring when i take my grandsons to DC for their spring vacation. my fingers are crossed. what a thrill it would be to actually meet any of the first family.

11. thank you so much for sharing this

when i think of how the vicious rw attempts to demean this lovely human being, it makes me very angry. but seeing this, i know she has so much love surrounding her that their negative stuff can't ever touch her.

14. That's a good point...

If you listen to right-wing radio they have so much oozing bitterness for Michelle Obama and it's
so misguided and over the top. I can understand not agreeing with President's Obama's policies. That's just
fair comment.

But to attack Michelle Obama, when she has done nothing wrong--just shows how full of hatred some people are.

Michelle Obama has been a wonderful ambassador for our country. She's sincere, decent, articulate and she's
got a terrific personality. So warm and sweet!

62. i understand why they hate her

she is the antithesis of everything they are: mean-spirited, hateful, corrupt, insincere, repressive imbeciles. her warmth, compassion, and intelligence is a refreshing as is the president's. and that more than anything drives the winguts insane. none of their candidates, or their wives, inspire the kind of passion and hope that the obamas' do.

37. One of our DUers was there!

38. I saw this down in Texas as well -

I live in an area that is multi-cultural, not too far from Houston's medical center which draws personnel from many areas. When I participated in the caucus there was one elderly African American who was especially proud of participating and commented that he "never thought (he'd) see the day" while shaking his head and carefully printing his name. I'm sure I'll feel the same if we are ever able to elect a woman into the position.

Great video. I always like watching Michelle - she seems very down to earth.

39. OMG, they're an AA group!

46. Yes! Finally someone else mentioned it!

She asks what kind of group they are and somewhat abashedly someone says "AA" and then someone says more clearly "Alcoholics Anlnymous." That's one thing that makes her comments about strength and support and keeping on so lovely. She's cheering them on. And they're all acting like she's long lost family. How lucky we are to have her.

55. No wonder they were so grateful!

40. THANK YOU ! That was fantastic and amazing!

The first lady is a class act all the way. I loved seeing the peoples faces when they realized they would be met and hugged by Michele Obama. I haven't smiled this big and continuously in ages.
Thank you.

44. I believe

that aside from the sheer delight of being there... the ripple effect of such a meeting will be outstanding... I can tell all here about the wonderful experience but I am preaching to the choir... the true positive effect will be all the people that go back home and talk and talk about this (like me) to all their friends and family when they get back home... priceless!!

48. Very nice of her to make time for that. nt.

50. Reminds me of a Joe Satriani concert I covered

Between the music industry types and fan contest winners, there were close to two hundred people at the after-party. But for at least two hours, Joe greeted every single one of them personally until only the roadies and we media types were left -- and he never stopped smiling.

61. I had about

5 minutes to compose myself and figure what to say... I thanked her for LetsMove and in a garbled way said she was beautiful... no way to say all I really felt and how so very much I admire her and appreciate all the good work she does for veterans and kids all over the country...